Press Releases
Apr 15, 2013
IMLS Director Susan Hildreth participated in a naturalization ceremony at Library of Congress during a National Library Week celebration. At the event IMLS and USCIS announced a partnership to encourage and recognize collaboration between citizen and immigration services and public libraries.
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Apr 12, 2013
The five teenage National Student Poets serve as literary ambassadors for poetry. They are helping to celebrate National Poetry Month by spreading the word about their craft at workshops and events around the country.
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Apr 11, 2013
The professional Development and education grants will help underserved communities, increase diversity among librarian recruits, and train in emerging fields of cloud computing and cybersecurity.
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UpNext Blog Posts
May 02, 2013
A brand new collections database focuses on improving preservation practices.
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May 01, 2013
IMLS salutes the country’s first National Student Poets. Today’s featured poet is Lylla Younes from Alexandria, La.
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Apr 30, 2013
Purdue University Libraries launched the Data Curation Profiles Directory, a new tool for library and information science professionals, archivists, IT professionals, and others working on data curation.
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| May 2013: First Lady Michelle Obama Presents 2013 National Medal for Museum and Library Service |
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IMLS selected five libraries and five museums to receive the 2013 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. The National Medal is the nation’s highest honor for museums and libraries for extraordinary civic, educational, economic, environmental, and social contributions. Recipients must demonstrate innovative approaches to public service and community outreach.
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